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KY61 PWU

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,722 mi
Last recorded90,722 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,722 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2025 88,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 87,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pitted, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off on outer section (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pitted, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 80,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,282 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 74,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,025 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KY61 PWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY61 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY61 PWU registered?

KY61 PWU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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